Marta Kos

Built World

Attended the November 8 inauguration of the Vulcanesti-Chisinau line

President Maia Sandu and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos inaugurated the 157-kilometer Vulcanesti-Chisinau power line on November 8. The 400-kilovolt line was energized that day, connecting Moldova's grid to Romania and the wider European market without passing through Transnistria. Sandu said two more power lines to Romania are planned.

Updated 3 days ago

Money Moves

As of May 2026: Overseeing Ukraine's EU accession process

The European Union approved a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine on February 4, 2026—the largest single financial commitment in the bloc's history to a non-member state. Two-thirds of the money, €60 billion, will purchase weapons and ammunition; the remaining €30 billion covers government operations. Ukraine will only repay the loan if Russia agrees to war reparations, meaning the EU expects to carry this debt indefinitely.

Updated May 27